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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the dead loved one's body did Manny's family believe the mourners should touch at the funeral?
(a) The face.
(b) The hand.
(c) The neck.
(d) The top of the head.

2. What did Manny's mother do upon hearing him curse?
(a) She pleaded with Manny's father to discipline him when they arrived home.
(b) She smacked him in the mouth.
(c) She told him calmly that he was grounded for the next week.
(d) She yelled at him in Spanish.

3. What natural disaster occurred within the dream that Manny had about Grandma Rosa after she died?
(a) A tornado.
(b) A blizzard.
(c) A tsunami.
(d) An earthquake.

4. What did Magda threaten to do if Rebecca did not stop meddling in her life?
(a) She said she would never speak to her again.
(b) She said she would take Pedi away and raise her by herself.
(c) She said she would move out.
(d) She said she would have her boyfriend move in.

5. How many pool tables did Manny's dad's favorite pool hall have?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Manny's $20 located when Manuel took it from him?

2. About how many people started running when the Immigration vans showed up at the pepper fields?

3. What meaning did Manuel ascribe to the note that Rebecca had left him about going to get her hair done at Sophie's?

4. Which item of Manny's clothing caused him embarrassment during his meeting with Mr. Hart at the school?

5. What drink did Nardo go inside Grandma Rosa's to get when he and Manny were almost done with the yard work at Grandma Rosa's house?

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